Kendra "Kaye" Kohler
Berkeley,CA
Summary
Experienced interpreter with background in humanities and Deaf Studies.
Student-focused interpreter able to accommodate various communication preferences from ASL, PSE to CASE.
Solid understanding of the multicultural and intersectional identities, especially as they relate to Deafhood and Deaf+/disability.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Interpreter for the Deaf
Berkeley Unified School District
Berkeley, California
08.2018 - Current
- Attended professional development and in-service anti-racist trainings, to improve professional knowledge and interpretation skills.
- Provided interpretation services for special education and academic track D/HH students; specifically all grades 9th-12th.
- Collaborated in planning meetings to better serve hard of hearing in academic and after school settings.
- Facilitated communication between Deaf and/or hard of hearing individuals and general education classroom teachers, case managers and school psychologists.
Educational Interpreter
Central California Easter Seals
Watsonville, CA
08.2012 - 08.2014
- Substitute interpret for multiple Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students ages 4-14.
- Interpreted for school-wide holiday pageants, science camp and 5th grade graduation.
- Collaborated with mainstream teachers on educational accommodations for Deaf/HH students.
- Developed extra support activities for sign language development.
American Sign Language Instructor
Deaf Counseling, Advocacy and Referral Agency
San Leandro, CA
06.2014 - 07.2014
- Taught six-week ASL class for parents and Migrant Headstart for Deaf/HH children.
- Created group activities and prepared lessons specific to parents and Migrant Headstart.
- Collaborated with DCARA Family Connections department.
- Created class outlines and pre/post tests to measure outcomes.
Instructional Student Assistant
CSU Northridge
Northridge, CA
10.2011
- Developed mini-lessons and discussions for English classes in ASL.
- Tutored Deaf/HH students in English compositions.
- Provided reader-response feedback on essays.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Deaf Studies History and Pre-Deaf Education
California State University Northridge
2011
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
California State University Northridge
2011
Skills
- EIPA-certified (42)
- Skilled in working with D/HH students
- Experienced with Deaf community and culture
- Knowledgeable in working with Deaf BIPOC students
- Tutored high school and college level English
- Self-motivated
Additional Information
References Available Upon Request.
Timeline
Interpreter for the Deaf
Berkeley Unified School District
08.2018 - Current
American Sign Language Instructor
Deaf Counseling, Advocacy and Referral Agency
06.2014 - 07.2014
Educational Interpreter
Central California Easter Seals
08.2012 - 08.2014
Instructional Student Assistant
CSU Northridge
10.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Deaf Studies History and Pre-Deaf Education
California State University Northridge
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
California State University Northridge
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